Enhanced Moral Discipline Using Proverbs as Instructional Intervention in Improving Pupil's Behavior

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A review Tejero’s (1981) research that highlighted studies concerning pupil's discipline and behavior confirmed that integrating proverbs in every learning area is essential in improving moral values of pupils. In the Integration of Moral Values by Badal (1980), integration of proverbs before and after the lesson is effective for the pupils to improve self-discipline and moral values. Taking action today to continue to enhance moral discipline in schools, the researchers used proverbs as instructional intervention in improving behavior of 35 Grade 6 Pupils in Buenavista-Cigaras Elementary School who have reported problems in the Guidance Office.

METHODS

The study used observation checklist since the study was aimed to enhance moral discipline using proverbs as instructional intervention in improving pupils’ behavior. The collected data obtained were tabulated in tables and interpreted using simple percentage.

RESULTS

The result of the study showed the effectiveness of using proverbs as instructional intervention, 32 (91%) out of 35 pupils showed improved behaviors. As proverbs have all developed in some human experience, pupils may recognize how these messages from the past can help inform their own experiences. Posting these proverbs around the classroom can bring about DISCUSSIONS in class as to their meaning and how these sayings still are relevant today. Proverbs can also support motivational strategies that teachers may want to use in the classroom. (OW P S 21st Century Learning cited by Benett, 2017)

DISCUSSIONS

The use of proverbs as instructional intervention in enhancing moral discipline gave value to improving pupil's behavior.